Twitter users can now broadcast Live Video from app. #GoLive

Twitter, today announced that all Twitter users can now broadcast Live video through their mobile app. Live video feature has before now available on Facebook and YouTube, so twitter adding this feature to their mobile social networking app is another way to bring challenge to Facebook and YouTube.

Before now, Twitter users could stream live video through the Periscope app, a live streaming company Twitter acquired in 2014.Well, as from today, all twitter users would be able to create and Tweet live video from the Twitter mobile app, powered by Periscope.

To use this Live video feature, just go to live then compose a Tweet, then tap “LIVE” which brings you to pre-broadcast screen where you can frame your shot. When you’re ready, press “Go Live” to start broadcasting.Once you’re live, anyone on Twitter and Periscope can join your live video and participate in your experience. When you’re watching a live video, comment and send hearts by tapping the screen. Hearts show your support for the broadcaster.The recordings will contain the same features Periscope fans have come to enjoy, such as the ability to comment on broadcasts and send hearts.